Craig T. Nelson insists he's still on TV.
At the annual "Coach" reunion party this year, held as always at the Godfather's Pizza outside of Punktin, Indiana, the former cast members reminisced about the glory days when they were all big-time celebrities. Then, the former star of the hit show, Craig T. Nelson, made a startling statement:
"Well, I'm still on TV...". said Nelson.
After about 5 solid minutes of laughter died down, Nelson insisted. "I am! It's called 'The District'! It's on Saturday nights!"
"Suuurrre" replied a caustic Bill Fagerbakke, who played the slow-witted but lovable athletic trainer "Dauber" on the show.
"I don't know why he lies like that", added Shelly Fabares, who played Nelson's on-screen to-be-wife, Christine. "There's nothing wrong with not being in 'the business' anymore. Most of us had to get real jobs after the show ended."
But Nelson insists. "Pick up a T.V. Guide! Look, Saturday night, 10 p.m. Eastern. 'The District'. See?"
"Whatever". says Jerry Van Dyke, another star of the show. "Is that why you drive that kick ass 94' Accord?"
"My Audi's in the shop!" screeched Nelson. "It's just a loaner!"
"Ohh look!" interrupts Fagerbakke. "He IS still on TV! Check it. 1:15 a.m. on TBS. 'Action Jackson'".
The group roared in laughter while Nelson flipped them off and ran out of Godfather's Pizza crying.
"Ahhh, it's like that every reunion." says Van Dyke. "He'll be back next year."
"$&^# YOU!!!" screamed a tearful Nelson as he puttered away in his "loaner" Accord.
